Academic Research (Gr. 9 & up), Medicine & Health

Alt HealthWatch

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Over 140 full-text publications dedicated to alternative health.

Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students 2003

KB — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:34:14 -0500

This single-volume resource provides detailed information on the physiological and psychological effects of addictive drugs and substances, from illegal drugs to commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer 2v, 2006

KB — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:57:35 -0500

Includes entries covering cancers, cancer drugs, treatments, side effects, and diagnostic procedures.

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Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders 2v, 2002

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Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.

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Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine 3rd ed., 5v, 2006

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Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.

Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health 2nd ed., 5v, 2006

KB — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:59:06 -0500

Written for students and professionals in the field. Entries cover topics in body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. Also discusses the roles of all major health professionals.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

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A virtual reference collection covering a broad range of subjects from the arts to science and technology.

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Health and Wellness Resource Center

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Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, pamphlets and 2,200 general interest publications plus a broad collection of reference titles.

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Health Reference Center Academic

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Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals plus a wide variety of personal health information.

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Health Source - Consumer Edition

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Information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.

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